This practical, inexpensive volume features over 1,000 common French words, each accompanied by a French sentence demonstrating proper usage. Also included are definitions arranged by such categories as family, food, numbers, and more. (These words are not repeated in the alphabetical section.) A page of Vocabulary Tips explains how to easily recognize hundreds of French/English cognates.
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Most of the book is dictionary style, with French words alphabetized. The entry tells if the word is masculine or feminine and if it's plural. A very brief definition is given, and then the word is used in a French sentence followed by an English translation.
Example: échanger; to exchange; J'aimerais échanger cette robe que j'ai achetée hier. I would like to exchange this dress that I bought yesterday.
Also included is a category section, which lists la famille (the family), les jours de la semaine (days of the week), les mois de la'année (months of the year), les saisons (sesaons), les nombres (numbers), les couleurs (colors), la nourriture (food), les magasins (stores), les occupations (occupations), and les animaux (animals).
At the back is one vocabulary page to help with endings of words, to show some words that are the same both in English and French, and to help with a few other grammatical tips.
This really isn't for someone who doesn't know any French at all, as it could be difficult to follow. It isn't a phrasebook for visitors to France, as a lot of basics that tourists need to know are not included. However, if you have been studying French or need to just brush up on your vocabulary, this inexpensive little book is a smart choice.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent reference guide at the price, good for beginning, as well as more advanced students. The use of the words in sentences is most helpful.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While that is not really a complaint - this isn't a hardbound book, but rather a complement on how useful it is for someone who realizes the importance of getting the first thousand words of French down cold. I've gone through it twice, thoroughly, and have a new copy which I'll use to go through it again. It is that useful with examples of usage and extra category vocabulary at the end. If you can use a thousand words in a foreign language well, you can get by. If they are a foundation to greater learning because they build confidence, you will progress beyond your wildest dreams. Knock one latte off your menu this week and spend it on this.
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1001 Most Useful French Words
This little book has a lot of useful French phrases if you plan on going to France or a French speaking country. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Patricia A. Hoffman
Not the most useful book.
This is not the most useful book of most useful French words. It would be more useful if it had a larger category section. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rosebud
always good to have
always good to have a brief summary of words to use on an every day basis. of course, some pondering is necessary while learning the words, and projection into the situations... Read more
Published 3 months ago by tanya william
Useful book minor errors
Okay so only 2 things bug me about this book
1. Its alphabetized by the french word and not necessarily the english form of that word so it makes it a little harder to find a... Read more
1. Its alphabetized by the french word and not necessarily the english form of that word so it makes it a little harder to find a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tiffany M
Best little French book ever
I first bought this book about 10 years ago and I have worn it out. I read it every day trying to commit it to memory, and so far I am doing well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by calexandra
Does what it says
Basically a list of 1000 French words. Some are general nouns others are verbs (no conjugations). In either matter this is good for using to become familiar as beginner to common... Read more
Published 5 months ago by E. Uba Uba
A "Must Have" For Beginners
From the get-go this book is a "must have". This is a great companion book for anyone who needs to know a little French , or uses some French , or , is a student . Read more
Published 7 months ago by John Cunningham
Silly Waste of Money
I thought this was going to be a useful phrase book. Instead it is just a weak French dictionary. If you are looking for help for a trip to France.... Read more
Published 10 months ago by B. G. Porter
Not very user friendly.
The book is like a dictionary, the words are in alphabetical order but they are the French words in alphabetical order and a sample phrase is at the end of the definition. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Connie
Great Book
I take this book to work to help me with my goal to learn French. Its size and ease of use make it very useful and valuable.
Published 12 months ago by Murray
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